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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
5
Ollie Monroe Beall of Iowa presents a contemplative painting exhibited over three years at Concord Art. The piece draws praise for its water-motif and thoughtful pigment work. Visitors respond with cordial reception as Beall’s career and training earn recognition.
In Sudbury and surrounding towns, notices report engagements and parties among young residents. Mrs. George H. Walton hosts a gathering at Peakham Road while Mr. and Mrs. Sherman announce the birth of a son at Evansville Hospital on October 2. Edger of Orleans and Vin Eaton of Concord are noted as visitors following a fall, with recovery expected later this week.
North Acton resident and quarry owner died suddenly last Friday at Chelsea Memorial Hospital. He was 75 years old. Survived by nephew John Lawrence of Worcester. Services held at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Robert Bull officiating. Woodlawn Cemetery direction by Twombly Funeral Service.
The Concord Republican club hosts its second annual Guest Night and Banquet on Monday October 18 at 7 p m in the Colonial Room of the Howard Johnson Restaurant. Honorable Frederick B Willis speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives addresses the 1948 campaign topic.
Sudbury readers note the Wayside Inn D A R Chapter met at the Congregational Church in Wayland. Hostesses Mrs George H Golike and Mrs Fisher served dessert after 1 pm before a silent auction. Regent Mrs James Salter presided at 2 6 pm as Mrs F Adl en Burt, state chairman, spoke with film pictures from Hollywood and the movie Unconquered.
Saturday October Whitney Hale of the Advent officiated a wedding ceremony. The couple, Ws Coleman and Mrs. Greene, are linked to Loring W Coleman and a road project. The event took place at Mission Church with attendees from the area.
Sudbury resident Flo Gleason now living in Oklahoma won first prize at the Oklahoma state fair for her entry of antique water bottles. She works as a nurse with assignments in Wickliff Olla and her services are in high demand. During the summer she toured the Kionichi mountains and Cookson hills.
The Confraternity of Our Lord Doctrine will resume classes Monday October 18 at St Ann's parish Sudbury. All parish members are urged to attend. The parish youth participated in a Catholic Youth Organization parade in Boston. A fall paper drive supports United Catholic Charities. Communion for St Ann's children is on Sunday October 17 with a light breakfast before Sunday school.
Charles H. Leighton of Piper Road Acton collapsed at his job with the A Merriam company, was pronounced dead at Dr O L Clark’s office. He died of natural causes at age 72. Survived by nephews and nieces in Lawrence. Body sent to Lawrence for funeral, burial in St Patrick's cemetery. W A Twombly of Maynard in charge.
Concord West Concord Lin coln and Carlisle den mothers are invited to attend a four night training course at Lexington High School starting Monday at 7 30 pm October 18 25 November 1 and 8 The final session awards certificates to those who attend all four Sessions Sachem Council members will instruct on den programming pack organization literature handicraft advancement games ceremonies keeping 11 year old cubs engaged and pack records budgeting
Rev Michael J Burke announced a new Sunday mass schedule at St Bernard s Church to take effect October 17 Five masses will be held at 7 8 15 8 15 10 and 11 30 with one 8 15 mass downstairs for children and the other upstairs for adults Weekday masses continue at 7 30 Benediction at 4 30 p m and St Jude services follow with 7 30 pm mass and benediction
Concord town officials observed the 82nd birthday of Cabot, known as the dean of Concord. He appeared at his desk at the Town House and remains in charge of the Cemetery Commissioners and long a member of the Board of Public Welfare.
Mountain Lakes Singing Town near Lake Wales was donated by Edward 30k and dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge.
Pvt. Antonio N. Gennatano Rizzitano, 21, an Army infantryman from Concord, died in action near Munich. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for aiding evacuation at a critical point. Funeral plans include a requiem Mass at St Bernard’s Church followed by burial in St Bernard’s Cemetery. He is survived by his father, several siblings, and cousins in Concord. His cousin Seaman Dominic J. Rizzitano’s funeral was held at St Bernard’s Church earlier in 1945.
Assistant Attorney George Fingold, who leads a state probe into rackets, is confined to Emerson hospital after an attack at his Lowell road home. Initial fears of gall bladder were ruled out by X rays showing inflammation from overwork and poor diet. Rest and no visitors were ordered by Dr. Charles H. Duston.
Funeral services for Clement S. Edwards aged 79 of 10 Bedford Street Concord were held at 2 30 yesterday at the First Parish Church. Edwards a former U S Consular Service member and lawyer practiced law and fished in Minnesota before joining the state department in 1911.
Charles W. Dee of 11 Bedford Street, son of J H Dee of 7 Bedard, graduated this week from the New England School of Anatomy in Boston. He was in the class and exercises at the New England and Parker House celebration and now works with his father in the Joseph Dee & Son Funeral Home. He is a father, husband, and World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Corps in England.
Fragmented text describes an event involving red hot or fast motion and metal contact. Unclear subjects or locations appear due to damage. The readable parts suggest a rapid process influenced by touch and the interaction with metal components.
A two car collision on Route 62 in West Concord injured several Concord High School students returning from a football game. Officers said Donald H Woodward’s car rear–ended a vehicle driven by Ref McNally. Injured were McNally and passengers Anne J McNally and Mary Learmonth, with Lovejoy and other cheerleaders involved. all were taken to Emerson Hospital.
Scouts and Brownies plan a November revue at Pratt Mill Road to raise funds for a Community Girls Cabin building fund. Paul Boke donated land behind the Goodnow Public Library in memory of HE, to support the cabin. The group also works on posters for the fund and notes leadership changes in the Girl Scout district.
Concord municipal light plant offers to raise a 1948 campaign banner. Edmund H. Campbell builders helps erect and dismantle campaigns in Concord and West Concord. Henry Murray Ward en permits campaign posters on town trees. Concord Board of Pris tment approves posters on town posts. Willig Munroe gives Columbus Day holiday quotas for the tent. Mrs Harrig Fahnestock completes a four page hand letter to donors.
Sudbury P T A schedules the first regular meeting of the year for Monday October 18 at 8:00 p m in the Town hall. Dr James Mann major of the U S Army now at Ston State Hospital will speak on reactions to florinal children and its use in various actions. Public school art exhibits by students will be shown with prizes awarded to three outstanding entries.
John J. McWalter and Wrance Agent attended a Boston meeting hosted by Commissioner Harrington. Three rate divisions were discussed at the event held at the Fouse. Separately, the Clapp Britt nuptials were noted with a ceremony at Acton Center Congregational Church.
Mr. Olsen of West Concord departs for California to reside while he works on a new wagon. The note mentions his veteran status and prior involvement in local business before moving.
State Police investigate a break in at the home of John Colby in Peak te, where the maid was away. A typewriter and a revolver were stolen but no money was left behind. searches continue for the suspects.
A public gathering is set for Tuesday at 8 o'clock at the Elks Hall to discuss the Concord plan. Citizens are urged to attend as officials outline the event and objectives for the day.
Marlboro Kiwanis Club starts its bowling season Tuesday night October 5 at Sports Haven. Members wishing to bowl should report for initial assignments and team placement.
A Sunday service at the Christian Science Church on Lowell Road addressed the themes of sin disease and death. The discussion examined whether these problems are real and how spiritual truth relates to healing.
Contord Ane as reported involves H Russell and Mrs Kin Clarkson in a local matter. Details remain unclear in the fragment but indicate a society or legal notice context common to such notices in regional papers. Authorities or involved parties are not fully identified.
The Cub Pack will meet next Friday November 22 at 7 o clock in West Concord. Arthur T. Mullen will lead the program with a Halloween party theme. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served for all Cubs and attending peers.
The Novena service in West Concord announced by James J. O M L Tewksbury now starts at 7 30 each Tuesday night. McCarthy and Beeba medical ambulances noted continuing involvement.
Concord reports Dr Dennis Sheehan and Mrs Sheehan celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary at their home on the holiday. Their son John D Jr is a sophomore at Holy Cross College, the doctor's alma mater. He is a World War I and II veteran and a longtime physician with Veterans Administration offices in Boston.
A local couple plans their marriage at Our Lady Help of Christ Church. They have resided in the area since their marriage plans were announced this week.
In Concord an error left Elizabeth Brennan of 31 Hubbard Street unable to take a complete test last week. Mrs Horace R of 26 Riverside Avenue steps in as substitute while Brennan is away under the board’s replacement plan.
Alarms totals show 126 incidents this year in Concact. The last two were for Box 33 at Wood and Box 12 at Concact automobile fire. The 06 runs are far fewer than a year ago at this time.
Mrs Eberharde, an Austrian widow living in New York, plans to bring her son home after reuniting with another daughter who had emigrated. A second son, who remained in Austria, is blind.
Chicago report notes revived old tonic using su and molasses as a proposed cure. Science perspectives discuss historical remedies and potential health benefits amid renewed interest.
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